1998 JAGUAR XK8

2 recalls, 43 complaints - 63 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
98V022000 Feb 12, 1998
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CABLE ADJUSTER BRACKET NUT ON THE OUTER SLEEVE OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISPLACED FROMTHE CABLE ABUTMENT BRACKET ON THE ENGINE.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LIMITED OPENING OF THE THROTTLE WILL OCCUR, EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE SYSTEM.
5,379 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: JAGUAR CARS

Complaint Statistics

43 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER2
POWER TRAIN2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 29, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2018
WOULD NOT START, BATTERY RUN DOWN IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. STATIONARY
POWER TRAIN Apr 29, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2018
WOULD NOT START, BATTERY RUN DOWN IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. STATIONARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 29, 2018
Incident date: Apr 28, 2018
WOULD NOT START, BATTERY RUN DOWN IN LESS THAN ONE WEEK. STATIONARY
ENGINE Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Oct 23, 2014
WHY HASN'T JAGUAR BEEN ORDERED TO RECALL THE 1997 THROUGH 2002 1/2 MODELS FOR THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER PLASTIC GUIDE ISSUE? IT HAS BEEN REPORTED HERE IN THE PAST, AND IS WIDELY KNOWN ACROSS THE INTERNET. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW WHY NHTSA HASN'T CONSIDERED THIS DESIGN DEFECT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 23, 2011
Incident date: Aug 23, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XK8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35-50 MPH, THERE WAS A GROWLING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT WHEN ACCELERATING AND THE NOISE DOES WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHED 50 MPH AND ABOVE. TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER May 23, 2010
Incident date: Apr 25, 2010
1998 XK8 STALLED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. THIRD INCIDENT. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE; NO REPAIR SUGGESTIONS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 19, 2010
Incident date: Mar 15, 2010
IN TWO SEPARATE INSTANCES, MY 1998 JAGUAR XK8 HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN BOTH CASES, I HAD STARTED THE ENGINE FROM COLD AT ABOUT 50 DEGREES AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, DRIVEN ABOUT THREE MILES IN CITY TRAFFIC, AND THEN ENTERED THE FREEWAY. WITHIN ABOUT 1 1/2 MILES, AT A SPEED NEAR ... Read more
VISIBILITY Jun 11, 2009
Incident date: Apr 16, 2009
MY REAR VISION MIRROR FAILED. IT FOGGED UP AND BEGAN LEAKING AN OILY SUBSTANCE. I COULDN'T SEE; IT WAS RAINING AND I HAD A PERILOUS JOURNEY HOME. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 10, 2009
Incident date: Oct 20, 2008
1998 JAGUAR XK8 HAS A HISTORY OF STALLING ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OF 55-60MPH. THIS OCCURRED TWICE (PRIOR OWNER - 38,246 MILES) - PRIOR OWNER TOLD BY JAGUAR THAT AUTOMOBILE HAD BEEN REPAIRED BY REPLACING THROTTLE. SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED AT LATER. ON-LINE INFORMATION SHOWS THAT SEVERAL OTHER 1998... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Jun 10, 2009
Incident date: Oct 20, 2008
1998 JAGUAR XK8 HAS A HISTORY OF STALLING ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OF 55-60MPH. THIS OCCURRED TWICE (PRIOR OWNER - 38,246 MILES) - PRIOR OWNER TOLD BY JAGUAR THAT AUTOMOBILE HAD BEEN REPAIRED BY REPLACING THROTTLE. SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED AT LATER. ON-LINE INFORMATION SHOWS THAT SEVERAL OTHER 1998... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 17, 2009
Incident date: Mar 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XK8. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND IS NOT SHIFTING GEARS CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V138000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 26, 2008
Incident date: Aug 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XK8. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A LO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 1, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2008
THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND INSTANTANEOUSLY AT SPEED LIMIT IN A FREEWAY TRAVEL LANE, CEASED TO OPERATE. THIS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE FIRST ACQUIRED WITH LESS THAN 4,000 MILES USE. EACH TIME THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER (MY WIFE) TO CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY PROCEDURE - HIT THE EMERGENCY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 1, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2008
THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND INSTANTANEOUSLY AT SPEED LIMIT IN A FREEWAY TRAVEL LANE, CEASED TO OPERATE. THIS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE FIRST ACQUIRED WITH LESS THAN 4,000 MILES USE. EACH TIME THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER (MY WIFE) TO CONDUCT AN EMERGENCY PROCEDURE - HIT THE EMERGENCY... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 29, 2007
Incident date: Nov 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XK8. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V022000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) ONLINE AND WAS NEVER NOTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT SERVICE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE TIME. HE ALSO TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A JAGUA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS May 8, 2007
Incident date: Apr 11, 2007
TIMING TENSIONER DEFECT- 1998 JAGUAR XK8 WITH 50000 MILES. ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER LOUD POPPING NOISE. NO PREVIOUS ISSUES PRIOR. CAUSE-PLASTIC TIMING TENSIONERS FAILED, CAUSING TIMING CHAIN TO BREAK AND DAMAGE PISTONS. SOLUTION NEW ENGINE. DEALER QUOTED $14,000. THIS CAR WAS REGULARLY MAINTAINE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 5, 2007
Incident date: Mar 3, 2007
I HAVE A 1998 JAGUAR XK8 CONVERTIBLE. CURRENT MILEAGE 37,334. TWICE, WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE ENGINE JUST CUT OUT. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITING SEVERAL MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, I ATTRIBUTED TO POSSIBLE A BAD TANK OF GAS ON M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 12, 2006
Incident date: Jul 28, 2006
JAGUAR XK8. VEHICLE WITH 54K MILES ALWAYS DEALER SERVICES. TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING, WAS ABLE TO GET CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT INCIDENT. CONTACTED JAGUAR AND THEY DID NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. JAGUAR HAS KNOWN THE PLASTIC TIMING CHAIN GUIDES TO BE DEFECTIVE. THE HAVE HAD... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Feb 27, 2006
Incident date: Feb 24, 2006
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF RAIN STORM CAUSING ME TO LOSE VISIBILITY. NO WARNING - THE WIPERS JUST STOP AS THE NUT HOLDING THE WIPER ARM HAS BECOME LOOSENED/STRIPPED. TWO PREVIOUS TIMES THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Dec 30, 2004
Incident date: Dec 24, 2004
MY 1998 XK8 JAGUAR TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND RUINED THE ENGINE REQUIRING A NEW ONE FOR $11,000 WITH ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE THE ENTIRE TIME. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM OCCURING WITHIN THE JAGUAR LINE. JAGUAR REFUSES TO HELP AND TRIES TO KEEP IT UNDER WRAP... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 22, 2004
CONSUME RECEIVED RECALL 99V138000 FOR THE THROTTLE BODY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TEST AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE THROTTLE BODY, AND THE THERMOSTAT WENT OUT. VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED, AND THE CONSUMER WAS CHARGED FOR THE NEW PARTS. DEALER WAS INSTRUCTED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 19, 2004
Incident date: Aug 16, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED 1998 JAGUAR XK8 WITH 40000 MILES IN NOV 2004. IT IMMEDIATELY STARTED STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER IN LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS, AND THAY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR BUT CHARGED ME $1,600.00 FOR SERVICE THAT WAS NOT NECESSARY. WITHI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Aug 19, 2004
Incident date: Aug 16, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED 1998 JAGUAR XK8 WITH 40000 MILES IN NOV 2004. IT IMMEDIATELY STARTED STALLING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER IN LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS, AND THAY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR BUT CHARGED ME $1,600.00 FOR SERVICE THAT WAS NOT NECESSARY. WITHI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Jun 12, 2004
Incident date: Jun 8, 2004
HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON-ELECTRICAL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 27, 2003
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE BOX, AND THE OXYGEN SENSORS, BUT THE STALLING CONTINUED. *AK *TT *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 29, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS UPON REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY INTO TRAFFIC THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO SIT AND GO BACK INTO DRIVE UNTIL IT WORKS. TWICE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY (70) MPH THE CAR HAD JUST STOPPED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Jun 16, 2003
WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE, CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO PLACE GEAR IN DRIVE UNLESS MOVES TO PARK FIRST. DEALER HAS REPLACED SHIFTER 5 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. VEHICLE IS A 1998 JAGUAR XK8. *AK *CB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 16, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO COME OUT OF PARK. *TS ALSO THE ANTENNA AND POWER MIRROR SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Jun 16, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO COME OUT OF PARK. *TS ALSO THE ANTENNA AND POWER MIRROR SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
EQUIPMENT Jun 16, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO COME OUT OF PARK. *TS ALSO THE ANTENNA AND POWER MIRROR SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jun 16, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO COME OUT OF PARK. *TS ALSO THE ANTENNA AND POWER MIRROR SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Jun 16, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING.*AK THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO COME OUT OF PARK. *TS ALSO THE ANTENNA AND POWER MIRROR SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
SEATS Apr 22, 2003
Incident date: Mar 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DRIVERS SEAT BROKE AWAY FROM TRACK PUTTING ME INTO THE BACK SEAT CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL AND RUNNING OFF SIDE OF ROAD RIPPING FRONT SPOILER OFF CAR. WENT INTO DEALER WHO CALLED JAGUAR ABOUT PROBLEM. MFG. DECLINE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS STATING CAR OUT OF WARRANTY. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: Jun 5, 2002
CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH, ENGINE STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN...RESTARTED AND HAS RAN FINE SINCE....JUST WORRIED IT MAY HAPPEN AGAIN IN TRAFFIC!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE Jun 25, 2001
VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLATBED TO DALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO NOT STARTING AFTER STALLING OUT IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SOMETIMES, VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED BUT WOULD STALL OUT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE AND NEW CONTROLLER BOX. OWNER FEELS IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 25, 2001
VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLATBED TO DALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO NOT STARTING AFTER STALLING OUT IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SOMETIMES, VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED BUT WOULD STALL OUT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE AND NEW CONTROLLER BOX. OWNER FEELS IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION Apr 10, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
WHEELS AND TIRES DON'T WORK TOGETHER. TIRES SLIDE AROUND SHAKE AND SHIMMY ON THE ROAD. VEHICLE HAS CHROME WHEELS. DEALER SAID CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED ONE TIME, AND THEY WERE NOT GOING TO HONOR THE RECALL. CONSUMER SAYS THE DAMAGE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH WHEELS. *AK
WHEELS Apr 10, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
WHEELS AND TIRES DON'T WORK TOGETHER. TIRES SLIDE AROUND SHAKE AND SHIMMY ON THE ROAD. VEHICLE HAS CHROME WHEELS. DEALER SAID CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED ONE TIME, AND THEY WERE NOT GOING TO HONOR THE RECALL. CONSUMER SAYS THE DAMAGE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH WHEELS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT Jan 21, 2000
Incident date: Jul 13, 1998
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT. WHEN APPYLING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE SEVERELY PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Feb 11, 1998
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jun 17, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 8, 1998
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS THE PEDAL RESISTED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 7, 1998
Incident date: Apr 3, 1998
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CANNOT BE SEEN IN THE DAY TIME/ AT NIGHT TIME WHENEVER TURNING THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH. CONTACTED JAGUAR MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HAVE NOT FOUND A REMEDY. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 JAGUAR XK8

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 23.0 18.0 Premium $4,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 JAGUAR XK8

63 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE8
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
350000 EQUIPMENT5
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
220000 SEATS3
SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SSM59597Attachme Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Attachment.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
InControl Touch Pro phase 4 customer letter
SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A customer may report "Hood Open" message displays on IP with hood closed.
SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18C - New face of InControl Touch Pro and 18C software improvements
SFCC_09AUG18_REV Aug 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
SIM card activation issues
SFCC_08MAR18 Mar 8, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Jaguar Land Rover Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC_14DEC17 Dec 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM62038Attachme Dec 1, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mongoose Update.
SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589572 Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
SSM589571 Sep 28, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Image.
SSM589571 Sep 28, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Image.
DVD13104 Sep 1, 2012
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
DVD software update
DVD13104 Sep 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DVD software update
303514 Nov 1, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
OPERATION OF THROTTLE WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION. SERVICE ACTION S514. *TT SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 303-S514, DATED 08/04. *TT
S514 Aug 1, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
OPERATION OF THROTTLE WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION. *JB
30327 Feb 1, 2004
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
THREE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE PULLEY OF THE POWER ASSISTED STEERING (PAS) PUMP TO THE PUMP SHAFT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY TIGHTENED. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-27, DATED 6/98. *TT
30339 Feb 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LONG CRANKING - DIFFICULT WARM/HOT START - DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE - AJ 26 NORMALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES. THIS BULLETIN REPLACED BULLETIN 303-39, DATED 03/00. *TT THIS IS THE ORIGINAL BULLETIN 303-39, DATED 03/00. *TT
31006 Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF NO-START OR IDLE/DRIVEABILITY ISSUES DUE TO THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOMING COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
30347 Oct 1, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HESITATION, SURGING, DETONATION, POOR THROTTLE REPONSE/ACCELERATION.*JB
60003 Sep 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SERVICE ACTION S474 REGARDING ROUTINE CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE RESTRICTER IN THE ENGINE PART-LOAD BREATHER. *TT
30335 Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD, ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES, UNDER CERTAIN RUNNING CONDITIONS. *TT
30343 Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VARIOUS ENGINE DRIVABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
31006 Nov 1, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOME COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
C09 Oct 1, 2000
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING CARBON CANISTER ADAPTER FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE 001001 - 042775. *TT
V14 Aug 1, 2000
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
INFORMATION REGARDING THE PART NUMBER FOR THE LINK FOR THE DOOR LATCH WHICH IS MISSING FROM THE FICHE FRAME ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 042775. *TT
50137 Jul 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT CUSHION - SAGGING. MODIFY SEAT. *TT
680 Jun 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
JAGUAR ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN REGARDING THE RELEASE OF WORKSHOP MANUAL INFORMATION ON CD-ROM. *TT
31006 Jun 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE NON-START OR UNSATISFACTORY IDLE / DRIVEABILITY CONDITION AS WELL AS A CONDTION WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BLADE BECOME COATED WITH A SOFT STICKY CARBON DEPOSIT. *TT
50142 Jun 1, 2000
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ON A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT BASIS ONLY, IN THE EVENT OF A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE OF SEAT HEATER PADS, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIT TO CERTAIN EARLIER VEHICLES THE SEAT HEATER PADS AS FITTED FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF 2000 MODELYEAR PRODUCTION.
30340 Apr 1, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC STUB PIPE OF THE CRUISE COTNROL VACUUM ACTUATOR ON THROTTLE BODY UNITS. *TT
91009 Mar 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 042775 AND 812256 - 878717, MAY EXHIBIT A REAR-END UNDERBODY RATTLE. *TT
30335 Mar 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD, ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTIN VIN RANGES, UNDER CERTAIN RUNNING CONDITIONS. *TT
50140 Feb 1, 2000
591000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
INSTALLATION OF CHILD SEAT TETHER MOUNTING EYES - DIMENSIONS - USA VEHICLES. *TT
30335 Nov 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE, FROM COLD. ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FLASH REPROGRAMMING - SERVICE ACTION S479. *TT
41812 Aug 1, 1999
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT FUSES BLOWING CHAFED SEAT HARNESS REPAIR PROCEDURE. *EH
91007 Jul 1, 1999
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 031345 MAY EXPERIENCE A CREAK FROM A FRONT SEAT CAUSED BY END-FLOAT OF THE REAR RISER BAR OF THE SEAT RISER MECHANISM. *TT
303-33 Apr 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN COLD. *TT
41304 Feb 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ERRATIC OPERATION. NEEDLE ERRATIC/WAVERING. GAUGE NEEDLE IN AN UNUSUAL POSITION - INSTRUMENTS - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT
30330 Dec 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NOISE DURING START UP - INSTALL REVISED TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS. *TT
30331 Dec 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPLACEMENT CYLINDER HEADS - PREPARATION FOR NORMALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES WITH VVT FEATURE - PROCEDURE. *TT
20410 Nov 1, 1998
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION HUB CARRIER FULCRUM BOLTS - REVISED SPECIFICATION - REPLACE - SERVICE ACTION S468. *TT
50125 Sep 1, 1998
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGES 001001 - 025903 MAY EXPERIENCE THE SEAT SQUAB COVER WORKING LOOSE FROM ITS ANCHORAGE IN THE BACK PANEL. *TT
50124 Sep 1, 1998
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES WITH VIN RANGES 024687 - 026557 MAY EXPERIENCE WATER ENTERING THE FRONT FOOTWELL. *TT
41303 Sep 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 029755 - 029891 AND 849517 - 849885 MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF INSTRUMENTS / FALSE WARNING MESSAGES. *TT
41507 Sep 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 018108-ON AND 812256-ON MAY EXPERIENCE RADIO STATION CUT OFF - RBDS - DISABLE ALTERNATIVE FREQUENCY FEATURE. *TT
50124 Jun 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 024687 - 026557 MAY EXPERIENCE WATER ENTERING THE FRONT FOOTWELL. *YC
41809 Jun 1, 1998
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 026732-ON THROUGH 841765-ON HAVE A MINOR CHANGE IN SPECIFICATION WHICH HAS RESULTED IN THE DELECTION OF THE IDENTIFICATION LABELS FROM THE FUSE BOX HOUSED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. *TT
41203 Apr 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A UV-FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM, MANUFACTURED BY TRACER PRODUCTS, HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS OF JAGUAR CARS. *TT
41906 Apr 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEY TRANSPONDER MODULE - SYNCHRONIZATION PROCEDURE - KEY PROGRAMMING. *TT
Q02 Mar 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON KEY TRANSPONDER MODULE FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 018108-ON. *YC
Q02 Mar 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING KEY TRANSPONDER MODULE FOR VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 018108-ON. *TT
Q02 Mar 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION BULLETIN ON KEY TRANSPONDER MODULE. *YC
20505 Feb 1, 1998
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
REVISED TORQUE SPECIFICATION ON DRIVESHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT BOLTS ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 001001 - 022125. *YC
50120 Feb 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CHART PROVIDING FULL DETAILS OF PAINT COLORS AND SEALER COATS ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 018108-ON AND 812256-ON. *YC
I01 Feb 1, 1998
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
INFORMATION ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH. *YC
T10 Feb 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON THE STORAGE BOX - HINGE. *YC
30324 Feb 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LIMITED THROTTLE OPENING - SECURE THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTING NUT - RECALL R466. *TT
41806 Jan 1, 1998
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1635 P1798 ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 018108-ON THROUGH 812256-ON. *YC
97120198661 Dec 1, 1997
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
JAGUAR TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM. *YC
50115 Dec 1, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
AIGBAG SEAT RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1944 OR B1945 POOR GROUNDING REPAIR PROCEDURE. *EH

JAGUAR XK8 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JAGUAR XK8 across all model years (1997, 2004).

10 Total Recalls
149 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

JAGUAR XK8 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
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2002 1 5 View
2001 1 12 View
2000 1 13 View
1999 1 30 View
1998 (current) 2 43
1997 2 40 View

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